For a lot of folks, Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year. After all, it’s not every day that you get to dress up like a ghoul and practice your favorite shrieks and howls! Those sounds should definitely be left to your local monsters, though, and not your car.

If you’ve noticed things going bump in the night—or in this case, under your hood—it’s time to have the experts at our Parsippany area Subaru service center take a look and find the source of your mysterious sounds!

Pinpointing Spooky Sounds

Things we don’t understand can be scary, which can make unexplained noises under the hood that much worse. Fortunately, our certified technicians can diagnose whatever issue you’re having, and our Subaru service specials can help Parsippany area drivers save on fixing those issues!

A squealing or screeching sounds tends to be a sign of brake trouble. If it stops after the first few times you use your brakes, it’s likely just the pads wearing away a bit of rust or condensation—this isn’t uncommon in our wet climate. If it’s persistent, though, then it’s usually a sign that your brakes are wearing low and should be replaced. When it grows to a grind, you’re past due for new pads and wearing away at your rotors.

A higher pitched squeaking from under the hood could be a few different things, but your fan belt is the most likely source. Fortunately, replacing the belt is typically quick, easy, and inexpensive.

If you’ve got a knocking or clunking sound, you’ll definitely want a professional to take a look. This could by a symptom of a breaking—or broken—joint in the driveshaft. Don’t delay having this addressed, unless getting stuck on the side of the road like in a horror movie is on your Halloween to-do list!

To learn more about the issues that can make your car howl like a werewolf, be sure to schedule a service appointment with our experts! Contact the Subaru of Morristown team online or give us a call at (866) 910-3466 today.